Corporate Office:
​100 19th Street, Suite 109
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
309-794-6711
Rental Assistance Still Available Through IDHS!
For struggling renters who missed the window to apply for assistance through IHDA, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance. Those looking for assistance, please contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency to ask about rental assistance, find out if you’re eligible and get help with applying.
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Renters can find a IDHS Service Provider at: illinoisrentalassistance.org/providers

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The portal for landlord-initiated applications is now closed. 
The portal for tenant-initiated application is now closed.
Landlords have a deadline of August 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. to complete their portion of the tenant-iniated application. 
You may check the status of your application at ilrpp.ihda.org/status.

The Illinois Rental Payment Program is an emergency rental assistance program designed to support households in Illinois who cannot pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • The portal for landlord-initiated applications is now closed. 
  • The portal for tenant-initiated application is now closed. Landlords have a deadline of August 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. to complete their portion of the tenant-iniated application. 

​​GROWTH is here to help Illinois residents navigate the application process, to access computers and the internet, and answer questions about qualifications. Services are available in English and Spanish. 
  • Open by appointment Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • More info can be found at www.IHDA.org.
THE PROGRAM 
Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of rental assistance from past due rent owed from June 2020 and future rent through August 2021. The grant assistance is paid directly to the housing provider. 
  • Priority will be given to:
    • Households with a member who is currently unemployed.
    • Households below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size.
  • Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of assistance from June 2020 through August 2021.
  • The grant is paid directly to the housing provider.
The application will be a joint application from the housing provider and the tenant. You are strongly encouraged to communicate with each other and begin preparing your materials.

BEFORE STARTING 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Housing Providers: 

  • Proof of ownership
  • Proof of unpaid rent
  • Social Security Number (SSN) or
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification
  • Number (ITIN)
  • Employer Identification
  • Number (EIN), if applicable
  • Current Rental lease, if available
  • Fully executed and current property management agreement (if payment is made to a property manager)
  • Valid tenant email address

Application Assistance

GROWTH is serving as a Housing Stability Service Provider for ILRPP and is available to assist tenants and housing providers with any questions or assistance with the online application. GROWTH has a dedicated application intake center equipped with laptops and internet connection to assist in the application process. The application intake center is in the McKesson Lofts Building at 100 19th Street, Suite 104 in downtown Rock Island, IL.
 
GROWTH is serving multiple counties with the ILRPP which include: Rock Island County, Mercer County, Whiteside County, Carroll County, Jo Daviess County, Ogle County, and Sangamon County. Any housing provider or tenant living within these counties can call GROWTH for assistance. GROWTH will be traveling to each county based on application demand to assist housing providers and tenants.
 
GROWTH will be accepting appointments following COVID protocols in accordance with CDC guidelines. To schedule an appointment, please call (309) 788-6311 or toll free at (855) 788-6311. Appointments are being accepted Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m. and extended hours may become available based on demand, including after hours and weekends as necessary.
 
As a HUD- approved housing counseling agency, GROWTH employs 4 HUD-certified housing counselors that will work to assist both housing providers and tenants with their required sections to achieve a successful application submission.

APPLICATION STEPS

Step #3: Landlord fills out application. After the tenant initiates Step #1 and Step #2 of the tenant-led ILRPP application, the landlord will get an email from DocuSign within 24 hours. The landlord must then: 
  1. Open the email from DocuSign,
  2. Click "review documents,"
  3. Upload and enter information including:
    • Proof of property ownership,
    • Property management agreement (if applicable),
    • SSN or ITIN, 
    • Employer Identification Number (if applicable),
    • Current signed lease (if available),
    • Proof of past due rent, and
    • Grant payment information for check distribution.
  4. Click "finish."
If the landlord is unable to finish, they can save the application by clicking on "finish later."

Deadline: Housing providers/landlords have until 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2021 to complete and submit their portion of the ILRPP application.

The application will then be reviewed by IHDA. Both tenant and landlord will be notified once their application is approved or denied.

Tip: Make a note of your Application ID number for future reference.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Follow Up

  • Housing Provider and Tenant will be able to track their application https://ILRPP.IHDA.org/status on whether you are approved or denied. 
  • Both tenant and landlord will be notified once their application is approved or denied.

    Tip: Make a note of your Application ID number for future reference.
  • Please continue to check your email. When your check is mailed, your application status will change from "approved" to "funded."
  • GROWTH is here to assist both Housing Provider and Tenant. If you need assistance with either, please let us know and we will work to communicate the importance of the ILRPP program and their participation. 
  • An application does not guarantee assistance.
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